The Normans by Christopher Gravett
The Norman Knight was the most feared warrior during the 11th and 12th centuries in Western Europe. Tales of their conquests spread throughout the known world as their military prowess resulted in the capture Sicily in 1060 and England in 1066. The Normans adopted Carolingian feudalism, cavalry warfare and castles, and they built archetypal feudal states on both sides of the English Channel. Their strongholds included the Tower of London and other fortifications along the coast and borders of England, and many of these structures survive today testimony to the military might of the Norman conqueror. This beautifully illustrated book explores the world of the Normans and the life of a typical Norman knight, and authors Chris Gravett and David Nicolle discuss the spectacular castles that they erected to protect their lands.David Nicolle was born in 1944 and spent his early years working for the BBC, notably the foreign broadcasting division, before returning to university and earning his doctorate in Edinburgh. He went on to teach at Jordan's Yarmouk University. He now focuses in writing and is an expert on medieval armaments and armor. He also contributes to a number of professional journals and international conferences on a regular basis. He currently resides in Leicestershire, England.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781846030888 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846030889 |
| Title | The Normans |
| Author | Christopher Gravett |
| Series | General Military |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2006-04-28 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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